These running shoes take their name from the fastest fish in the Ocean, the Marlin, and are fruit of 4 years of research that began from a post-petroleum model, which combines high performance with respect for the environment including especially the oceans. We must not forget, in fact, that 99% of running footwear is made up of plastic materials, polymers derived 99% from petroleum: off shore drilling and plastic waste in the oceans are a real plague for the environment. Marlin gives his contribution to change this situation by focusing on an essential style, high performance and eco-friendly materials: lightweight, dynamic, and comfortable thanks to the latex L-Foam inserts on the toes and heels that absorb impacts and give an 80% energy return, these running shoes have a wrap-around wearability guaranteed by a soft knit and transparent upper made from yarns derived from recycled plastic bottles coming from the ocean, while reinforcement is provided by Pebax heel supports inserts, an innovative materials used in many high-end, cutting-edge products with high resistance and a completely vegetable base derived from ricinus oil.

The midsole is made from 60% recycled sugar cane, while the sole is 51% sugar cane and 21% recycled plastic bottles and the tread is Amazonian rubber (32%) – just like the other shoes of the brand, which between 2004 and 2019 has purchased around 450 tons, contributing to the fight against deforestation – and rice waste (33%). With Veja, running is good for the environment.